Little Wild Horse Canyon - for Kids

Hike Name: Little Wild Horse Canyon - for Kids Location: southeast UT Length: 5 Submitted by: Steven Knudsen Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Utah trail reviews Utah national parks Utah state parks
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Description
This is a very fun hike for the whole family. Took five kids ranging in age from 4-14. They all loved it. Starts out pretty flat walking up a dry creek bed. Then the walls start closing in a bit. About a quarter mile in you get to choose to go left, up Bells canyon or choose the right to go up Little Wild Horse Canyon. We chose the right and were delighted with the narrow passes through the canyon. The mini S-curves, and narrow slots made the hike quite an adventure. In some areas there was a bit of water but passible with dry feet if your creative. You get to pass under boulders lodged in the canyon, and in other places you have to scramble a bit to get over boulders in the way. Had to lift my 4 & 6 yr.olds through some sections. It never gets very steep except when you are scrabling up around some obstical. We only did the first few miles before we were stopped by thigh-deep water. It was great fun. Had a bit of lunch and turned back. Took maybe 2 hours.

Directions to Hike
Just head to Goblin Vally State Park which is southwest of Green River, Utah, (North of Hanksville Utah). A quarter mile before you arrive at Goblin vally state park there is a sign and a turn-off to Little Wild Horse Canyon. Take the dirt road 5 miles to the parkinglot and trailhead. The road crosses some creek beds which may be difficult for large RVs or some cars. SUVs will make it easily.

Contact Information
Goblin Valley State Park has the best information.

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